667: Wisdom and Treachery
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Nov 25, 2025 The hosts discuss Marco's new iPad and its pen tips, diving into the macOS Tahoe beta update that tackles Electron slowdowns. They analyze Tim Cook's rumored succession and the drama surrounding Windows on ARM gaming. A whimsical 'egg' prototype by OpenAI gets the team pondering its competition against smartphones. They also cover Apple's ongoing iCloud backdoor negotiations in the UK and the review status of Apple Fitness+. Lastly, they hilariously debate whether their kids have surpassed their gaming skills.
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Ive + Altman Prototyping A 'Biteable' Device
- Johnny Ive and Sam Altman are prototyping a screen-free OpenAI hardware device that might ship within two years.
- The product is rumored to be about the size of a smartphone and has sparked 'egg' speculation online.
Design Can Drive Irrational Demand
- A compelling physical design can generate irrational consumer demand even if the device doesn't beat smartphones technically.
- The product's success depends primarily on the AI inside, not the outer 'egg' design.
Apple's N1 Raises Wi‑Fi Floor
- Apple's custom N1 Wi‑Fi chip improves download and upload speeds versus prior iPhone models.
- The N1 appears to raise the performance floor more than the ceiling, helping poorer connections most.